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Punjab Assembly Session Begins with Tribute to Parvinder Jhota, Proceedings Halted
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 12:35 PM
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The Punjab Legislative Assembly convened, pausing proceedings after a brief tribute to the late Parvinder Jhota, while the Congress party criticised the move.
The Punjab Legislative Assembly opened its session today, marking the start of the legislative calendar for the state. Shortly after the inaugural proceedings, members rose to offer a short tribute to the late Parvinder Jhota, whose contributions were acknowledged by legislators across party lines.
Within two minutes of the homage, the Speaker announced a suspension of the assembly's business, citing procedural requirements. The abrupt halt drew immediate reactions from opposition leaders.
The Indian National Congress seized the moment to condemn what it described as a politicised use of the tribute, alleging that the ruling party was attempting to divert attention from pending issues. The speaker assured that the assembly would reconvene after the brief intermission to continue its agenda.
The session is expected to resume later in the day, with pending bills and state matters slated for discussion once normal proceedings are restored.
Within two minutes of the homage, the Speaker announced a suspension of the assembly's business, citing procedural requirements. The abrupt halt drew immediate reactions from opposition leaders.
The Indian National Congress seized the moment to condemn what it described as a politicised use of the tribute, alleging that the ruling party was attempting to divert attention from pending issues. The speaker assured that the assembly would reconvene after the brief intermission to continue its agenda.
The session is expected to resume later in the day, with pending bills and state matters slated for discussion once normal proceedings are restored.